In the recent years, a large number of International Schools are mushrooming in India, mostly in metropolitan cities. Today, parents have a plethora of educational boards from which to choose. It is no longer just the SSC (Secondary School Certificate), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Local State Boards or ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education).

Today a large number of International Schools are also offering foreign boards like Cambridge International Examination (CIE) or International Baccalaureate (IB) and give its students an option to appear for either the Indian boards or the International ones.

Cambridge International Examination (CIE)

There has been a sudden rise in the number of schools today with a CIE affiliation, with most of them in Maharashtra, New Delhi and NCR, Hyderabad, Gujarat and Karnataka. Over 200 schools in India are Cambridge International Centres and Haryana has over 14 such schools. The entire list can be found here – http://www.cie.org.uk/countries/india/schools/

CIE or Senior Cambridge, as it is popularly known, was a precursor to ICSE and ISC examinations in India. Today, CIE is the world’s largest provider of international qualification for 14-19-year-olds. The qualifications include the Cambridge IGCSE and the International A/AS levels. CIE qualifications are taken in over 150 countries across the globe.

The best part is that Cambridge IGCSE is recognised by universities and employers worldwide. The demand for international certifications has been fuelled mainly by NRI and expat students. Many NRIs come to India looking for the same standard of education as they are used to in the West and CIE or IB meets their demands.

CIE adopts a flexible approach in each country of affiliation. For example, it introduced Sinhala in Sri Lanka and Pakistan Studies is a must requirement in Pakistan. For the Indian students, Cambridge has introduced Hindi.

CIE is recognised worldwide and many universities outside India grant credits and exemption of certain papers if the students have an international qualification.

The University of Cambridge is the oldest and the largest International Exam Board, conducting exams for 2.5 million students a year in 158 countries. The CIE programme is conducted as per the International syllabus, under the strict structure of the University of Cambridge, with examination papers sent and marked by the CIE.

CIE qualification are accepted and recognised by universities, education providers and employers across the globe.

CIE has developed and promoted qualification around the world for almost 150 years. As per the AIU (Association of Indian Universities), 5 (five) passes at IGCSE in Grade A, B, C and minimum 2 (two) passes at A level examination (XII) of the British examining bodies is equivalent to + 2 (HSC) stage qualification which is minimum eligibility requirement for admission to Bachelor degree programme at Indian universities.

International Baccalaureate System

IB is the abbreviation for International Baccalaureate. Schools recognised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation and offering the IB curriculum are known as IB World Schools.

Currently, there are 70 IB World Schools in India offering one or more of the three IB programmes. 19 schools offer the Primary Years Programme , 7 schools offer the Middle Years Programme and 66 schools offer the Diploma Programme. The first school was authorized in 1976. The complete list can be found here… http://www.ibo.org/country/IN/

IB is an internationally-recognised school system made up of three educational programmes:

Group 6: Electives (either Visual Arts or a second subject from Groups 3, 4 or 5).

In addition, all DP students must study a two-year course called Theory of Knowledge (TOK); work to produce an Extended Essay (EE); and engage in Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS).

What are TOK, EE and CAS?

Theory of Knowledge is an essay of 1,200-1,600 words written on a given title (from a choice of ten), followed by a ten-minute presentation of the essay by the DP student in class.

Extended Essay is an original independent research leading a DP student to produce a comprehensible written piece of 3,500-4,000 words in any chosen subject and title.

Under Creative, Action and Service, each DP student must complete at least 150 hours spread out over one-and-a-half years, engaging in some form of Creativity, participating in sport or other physical Action, and doing social Service.

Some Important Points

A CBSE student can join the IB Diploma Programme for 10+2 level qualifications instead of the Class 12 CBSE, ICSE or State Board exams.

The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) rates IB at par with Class 12 CBSE, ICSE, NIOS or State Boards. However there have been certain instances when IB students found it difficult to get admission in certain Indian colleges and universities.

Pursuing the IB programme can be very expensive, with annual fees as high as INR 5,00000.

Mahatma Gandhi International School, an IB World School based in Ahmedabad, is however an exception where slum children study together with other children.

For Teachers

The IBO conducts frequent workshops for prospective and experienced IB World School teachers.

Though I could not find latest details but according to 2004 statistics, GD Goenka states a six-figure fee. The school charges Rs 1.7 lakh annually, with an additional Rs 1.53 lakh at the time of admission.

The British school charges between Rs 3.14 lakh to Rs 3.59 lakh depending on which grade the student enrols in. Starex International, another International school, charges between Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh depending on whether you have selected the CBSE or the Cambridge curriculum.

Pathways World School in Gurgaon bordering Delhi charges Rs.120,000 ($2,600) – with an additional Rs.120,000 for hostel accommodation – to Rs.230,000 ($5,000) per year. This is less than the Rs.670,000 ($14,500) charged by the American Embassy School and the British School, as of 2004.

The fee has increased many folds now in 2010.

Regulation of International Schools

In India, the ministry of human resource development is still deliberating over the idea of having a second thought about “regulating” international schools affiliated to foreign boards like Cambridge International Examination (CIE) or International Baccalaureate (IB). Please read the recent Economic Times article here..

Here is the list of Top and Best schools in Hyderabad. It is the first in series. Please suggest more schools.

Harvard/Howard Public School

About – The school is 2 decades old and is one of the best co-educational schools in Hyderabad, affiliated to CBSE board. Established in the year 1986, situated in the heart of the city at Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, Howard Public School (formerly known as Harvard Public School) began its journey with sole objective of imparting quality education of the highest standards in child friendly environment. The school is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE), New Delhi and prepares the children for All India Secondary School Education.

About – Oakridge International was started on 11th June 2001 at rented premises in Jubilee Hills. To begin with, they had four Pre-Primary Sections, and one Section each for Classes I to V.

At present, more than 2500 students are on rolls, from the Nursery to Class XII. They have limited residential facilities for boys and girls. The medium of instruction at Oakridge International is English. Oakridge International enjoys the distinction of being the largest international school in India.

They are also the first IB world school in Andhra Pradesh, running successfully for nearly a decade now. They have the facility for kids to pursue any academic stream – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, or UK-based University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) or the Switzerland-based International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) first to run its Primary Years Programme (PYP) in 2003..(Authorised in October 2004)

Oakridge International School is promoted by the Visakhapatnam-based Vikas Educational Institutions Limited (VEIL), which is popularly known as the VIKAS Group. Starting with the establishment of a Junior College in 1993 at Visakhapatnam, the Vikas Group ventured ahead to start a junior college in Tirupati also.

All through Vikas educational institutions achieved high ranks in Intermediate Examinations. Even in Entrance examinations like EAMCET, IIT, IIIT, JIPMER, BITS Pilani, Roorkee Vikas students emerged a star performers, achieved high scores and top ranks. Vikas is now a household name in Andhra Pradesh that is synonymous to quality Intermediate education. Much of the credit of Vikas’ achievements goes to its founders Mr T. Naga Prasad, Chairman and Mr Y. V. Rajasekhar Babu, Managing Director.

Senior Management Team (SMT) of OakridgeInternationalSchool includes:

Mr Ravi Kumar Sunkara-Director (Schools)

Capt. Rohit Sen Bajaj (Retd.)-Principal

Mr. Gerald Jacob – Vice Principal

Mrs Hema Sanjay-Headmistress

Col. Y. S. Ravindra Nath (Retd.)-Bursar

At the pre-primary and primary level (up to Class VI)

At the pre-primary and primary level (up to Class VI), Oakridge International offers a blend of the national curriculum as prescribed by the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT)-and done in schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)-with the international curriculum of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) for all students.

At the secondary school level, from Class VI to Class X

At the secondary school level, from Class VI to Class X, on the one hand Oakridge International prepares one group of students for the All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) administered by the CBSE on completion of Class X while another group does the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme in classes VI, VII and VIII (with the option of the Cambridge Checkpoint) followed by the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in classes IX and X.

Assessment and Evaluation

In conventional schools, marks or grades scored are the sole parameters to judge a student’s progress. At Oakridge International however, evaluation focuses on the child’s all-round development. In addition to end-of-topic tests and term-end trials (for classes IV to X), every child’s contribution and achievements in doing project work and producing study material is also assessed. The 5point rating scale is denoted by colours as below: Performance Standards:

Advanced

The student demonstrates outstanding competence beyond what is expected for the class level at this time of the year. He/She can perform independently and apply his/her learning to new and different situations.

Proficient

The student is competent and performs slightly above expected class level. He/She exhibits higher levels of skill and effort. Standard The student is competent and performs to the expected class level. He/She can maintain his/her performance with little assistance from the teacher.

Emerging

The student demonstrates limited ability and understanding of what is expected for the class level at this time of the year. He/She needs continuous and greater amount of support from teachers and parents to rise to the level of a Standard student.

Admission

•Oakridge International admits students in to every class it operates – provided there are vacancies – except in classes X and XII.

•The exact number of students to be admitted every year depends on the seats that fall vacant after students who do not wish to continue at OIS withdraw from the school.

The age of candidates seeking admission to the Nursery class of Oakridge International must be at least two-plus on 1st June of the year in which admission is sought. Following from this, the minimum age for admission to every class thereafter goes up accordingly. The criterion for the minimum age to qualify for admission to any class is adhered to most strictly.

The cut-off date for the minimum age to qualify for admission to any class is strictly 01 June of the concerned year.

A candidate seeking admission to classes I and above, should score at least 40% in each of the two papers for the written test to be eligible to be invited for the personal interview.

Vacancies for teachers in OakridgeInternationalSchool

JUNIOR SCHOOL (IB PYP)

PRE PRIMARY: Classes PP1, PP2 and Nursery

PRIMARY: Classes I to VI

Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. (For Classes I to III, preference will be given to teachers who can teach all the subjects as Home Room Teachers)

SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER: Graduates (Age Group 25 – 35 years) with B. Ed or training in remedial instruction/special education with 2 years of relevant experience in working with slow learners and learning difficulties – Math and English.

About – Pragnya Montessori house of children was established in 2004. It is a professionally operated, co-educational school follows the development of the child according to the Philosophy and Methodology of Dr. Maria Montessori.

Pragnya provides a full Montessori Education for children from the age of 30 months to twelve years old. The School is comprised of primary school (the 2 ½ – 6 year old group) and elementary school (the 6 – 9 and 9 – 12 year old groups) Completion of the three-year primary program at Pragnya or another recognized Montessori primary is normally a pre-requisite for entry into the elementary program.

The School operates five days a week, three terms per year. During the first year in the 3 – 6 group children attend a half-day program (9.00am – 12.30 pm}, five days per week. In the second year of the 3 – 6 primary program and throughout the elementary program children attend a full day (9.00am -3.00pm)

Admission: Enrolment Pollicy

Selection for a place at pragnya Montessori School is based on the following criteria:

1.Suitability for the school as determined by the correspondent, taking into consideration:

◦Intention to complete 3 year cycle

2.Siblings:

◦Of current students

◦Of past pupils who completed the 3-year cycle

3.Age and sex balance in waiting list order.

4.Acceptance of the Montessori philosophy and principles and willingness to participate in their implementation.

About – The school provides an innovative and dynamic learning environment, purposefully designed to support the educational program. It is a matter of rejoice and appreciation that the school has already entered into the Quality Management System.

Address: Agapura, Nampally Road, Nampally,

Hyderabad G.P.O., Hyderabad – 500001

Phone: (40) 24803106

5. St. George Grammar High School

Address: 5-9-263, Gunfoundry, Abids

Hyderabad G.P.O., Hyderabad – 500001

Phone: (40) 23232447

6. Euro Kids

About – EuroKids is a brand owned by EuroKids International Ltd which was formerly known as Egmont Imagination (India) Ltd. The core activity of the company revolved around children book publishing. The company had abundant access to Pre-School learning content and wanted to use its expertise in bringing good quality content to Indian students. This set off a process which led to the setting up of an organised Pre-School chain with the commencement of franchising in 2001. Since then EuroKids has added more than 600+ franchised pre-schools in 260 cities across India and provided more than 450 individuals an opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial journey.

Address: 5-9-35/3,

LIC Post Office, Hyderabad – 500063

Phone: (40) 23234859

7. OysterPlaySchool and Montessorie

Address: 12-13-698/1, Street No. 13 Nagarjuna Nagar, Tarnaka,

Lallaguda, Hyderabad – 500017

Phone: (40) 65578827

8. Kendriya Vidyalaya

About – KVS Hyderabad Region came into existence in 1981.

It has now 50 Kendriya Vidyalayas, all in the State of Andhra Pradesh; 17 in Defence Sector, 28 in Civil Sector and 5 in Project Sector.

At present it has strength of approximately1500 teachers and 45,191 students.

FAQ on Admissions:

1.

What is the procedure for seeking direct admission to class X and XII on a non-KVTC

within the specified date in accordance with KVS admission guidelines

Prior permission from the Assistant Commissioner of the Region concerned is essential subject to the following conditions and the application should be forwarded by the Principal concerned :

a) Vacancies should be available i.e. below 40 per section

b) A child should be have been studied in a CBSE affiliated school in class IX and XI with 50% marks in the annual examination for the admission to class X and XII respectively.

c) The child should be eligible as per KVS admission guidelines.

d) The subject combination requested by the child should be available in the KV.

2.

What should the parent do if the subject mentioned in the TC of the child are not matching with the subject combination available in the Vidyalaya? What about students seeking admission from a foreign country in any KV in India ?

1. No Objection Certificate should be compulsorily obtained from CBSE for taking up the subjects available in the KV concerned on a mandatory basis as all KVs are affiliated to CBSE.

2. Children seeking admission from a foreign country in any KV of India should submit NOC from the embassy concerned along with countersignature of the School TC

3

Is Pre-primary an integral part of KVS. Clarify?

Pre-primary is being run on an experimental self-financing basis in a few KVs only. The maximum permissible enrolment is 25. The fee structure is Rs.400/- per month. There is no automatic admission from pre-primary to class I.

4

Is there any age restriction for admission to class XI and XII?

There is no age restriction for admission to class XI provided the concerned child is seeking admission in the year of passing class X examination. Similarly, there will be no upper and lower age limit for admission to class XII provided there has been no break in the continuous study of the child after passing class X/XI.

Whether grand children of central government employees belong to category I

No. The category will depend where the department of the parent of the child is working.

7

Whether KVTC of private employees shifting to the place / changing job can be admitted over and above the class strength?

They can be admitted with prior approval of the Assistant Commissioner provided there is no other KV within a distance of 05 kms.

8

Whether merit in admission test will be the criteria for admission to higher classes ?

No. Category of the parent will be taken into consideration apart from the condition that the child passes the admission test.

9

Is it necessary to conduct admission test for the children coming from Army/Navy/Air Force schools for admission in any KV?

No. The admission test need not be conducted. The TC from any school managed by Army/Navy/Air Force authorities is treated at par with KVTC. All other conditions of admission guidelines are to be strictly followed.

10

A parent transferred from a place of peace posting to a non-family station. Whether the child can be admitted in nay KV where the parent wants to keep the family.

Yes. If a certificate from the competent authority to the effect that the parent is posted to a non-family station and he wishes to keep his family at some other station of his choice (May or may not be his native place) the parent should not be denied admission.

About – Johnson Grammar School I.C.S.E., Hyderabad, located at Habshiguda was established in 1979 by the Johnson Grammar School Education Society with affiliation to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi in 1983.

The school is co-educational and offers the I.C.S.E. course following the curriculum and syllabus prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.

Multi-facility Classrooms, Lab Facility, Library, Admin Block are some of the facilities.

Admissions:

Registration of a pupil is a pre-requisite to admission. Pupils are registered on payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs.500/- (Five hundred only). Mere registration is no guarantee for admission. Every student seeking admission to the school has to pass the Entrance Test. To qualify admission to the school, a high proficiency in English, Mathematics and languages is essential. Admission is purely on merit.

A mere pass will not be a basis for admission. The best of the lot well be selected. Parents are requested to refrain from bringing pressure on the Administrator for admission. This is an impossible way to get the child admitted. The only competent authority to grant admission is the Administrator. Hence, parents are advised not to contact persons however closely they may be connected with the school management in order to influence the Administrator. Resorting to such acts will prove to be a futile exercise

Entrance Test

The syllabus for the entrance test has been specified only up to class VIII. For admission into class IX and X, the Principal has to be contacted since admission into these classes is based on certain rules laid down by the ICSE council.

Admission to classes other than Kindergarten is subject to the availability of seats.

Mode

Nursery & L.K.G. : Oral Interview with child.

The Entrance test will be conducted as under

U.K.G. : Number work, English (Written), EVE(Oral) and language (Written)

Class I to VIII: English, Mathematics and Language (Written)

Admission Form

Student found fit for admission will be given an admission form which should be correctly filled in and signed by the parent or guardian. The Birth Certificate or Transfer certificate issued by a recognized school must be produced at the time of admission.

About – Glendale Academy was founded with the sole mission to provide the best educational inputs for future generations.

Admission:

The admission form for classes LKG to Seventh are available from the school head office and can be collected Monday to Saturday between 9:30 am and 3 pm.

The complete form should be submitted along with the following documents

Copy of the last progress report card from the previous school

Copy of birth certificate (please bring the original for verification)

Original Transfer certificate from the previous school

Glendale conducts a Competence Assessment Quiz (CAQ) to identify the learning needs of each individual child so that attention can be directed to him or her in a better way. The date, time & venue of the CAQ will be informed to the parents after a review of the completed admission form. Subjects covered in the CAQ include Math, English, Environmental Studies and Science

Interview schedule – The child will then be interviewed, along with the parents for a better understanding of background – to foster like-mindedness.

Within one week of confirmation of admission, the Admission Fee and Caution Deposit should be paid at the school office.

GLENDALEACADEMY – FEE STRUCTURE – 2010-11

Fee Structure(in Rupees)

LKG & UKG

I – III

IV & V

VI & VII

VIII-X

IX IGCSE

Prospectus and Application

500

500

500

500

500

500

Registration Fee

Non-Refundable

500

500

500

500

500

500

Admission Fee

Non-Refundable

50000

50000

50000

25000

25000

50000

Caution Deposit

(Refundable)

10000

10000

10000

10000

10000

10000

Tuition Fee

Per Term

19500

20750

21500

22500

23500

25000

Activity

Per Term

3500

3000

3000

3000

3500

3500

Lab Fee

Per Term

–

–

–

1000

1500

1500

Mid-day Meal
(Compulsory)

Per Term

2500

3250

3500

3500

3500

3500

Transport fee
A/c Buses

Per Term
(0 – 7 Kms)

6300

6300

6300

6300

6300

6300

Per term
(beyond 7 Kms)

Each term comprises of 4 months. Three terms per annum.

• The First Term Tuition Fee, Activity Fee, Lunch and Transportation (if opted for) have to be paid at the time of admission.

• Uniforms, Books, Stationery and Shoes have to be purchased separately.

• The Transportation fee is subject to change according to the change in the fuel rates

Address:

School Campus

Beside Sun City,

Artillery Centre Gate,

Hyderabad

Tel: +91-40-6461-1937, 6552-3980

E-Mail : info@glendaleacademy.net

Administrative Office

7th Floor, Babukhan Millenium Centre,

Off Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad – 82.

Contact

Komal Mathews

School Coordinator

Tele : 92462-41938 (M)

E-Mail : komal@glendaleacademy.net

14. EdufunPre-School

EduFun Preschool, the Early Learning Division of Glendale Academy International. EduFun provides high-quality pre primary education for children between the ages of 2 and 5, and optional Day care for children aged 2-7 years.

About/Review: The School prepares students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination. English is given the greatest weightage in the curriculum and it is compulsory for a student to pass in English.

Hindi is the second language and is taught from Std. I to Std X. Indians who have lived abroad, and who have not studied Hindi till Std VI in their previous school, may be exempted from the study of Hindi after the School receives permission to do so from the ICSE Council, New Delhi. Such students may offer a foreign language as their second language.

Marathi is the third language and is taught from Stds. V to VIII

In the Pre-Nursery and Nursery the focus is on language development and social behaviour. Children, who are now mostly from nuclear families, are taught to get along with others through various group activities. Formal instruction starts from Prep, but the pace is slow, so that the foundation is strong. While academics are a very important part of our curriculum, the mission of St. Mary’s has been and will always be to provide a well-rounded educational experience that will prepare students to pursue confidently the journey of their lives.

About/Review: It is a boy’s only school. The School, which is recognized by the Government of Maharashtra, prepares pupils for the Secondary School Certificate Examination (Std. X) and for the Higher Secondary Certificate examination (Std. XII). It is owned by the Poona Catholic Educational Association (pvt.) Ltd. and managed by the Poona Jesuit School’s Society, which belong to the Christian Religious Minority group and therefore enjoys the rights and privileges guaranteed by Article 30 (I) of the Constitution of India.

As of 2006, St. Vincent’s High School imparts English-medium education from Std.I to Std.X. The St. Vincent’s Junior college prepares students for the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination. Admissions are extremely competitive and are awarded based on merit.

About/Review: St. Anne’s High School, situated in Pune camp, is an English Medium School. It is recognised by the Government of Maharashtra.

Preference in admission to the school will be given to Catholic children. Admission will, however, be open to children of other communities without distinction of caste or creed.

With a view to preserving our Catholic faith, classes in religion will be conducted and it will be obligatory for Catholic children to attend these classes.

Curriculum:

Convent of Jesus and Mary runs a private kindergarten in a breakup of two years. The kindergarten is accommodated on the same premises, but technically has no connection with the school.

The school (Std. I to X) is divided into two distinct sections.

The Primary School section (Stds. I – IV) is a Private school and the Secondary school section (Stds. V – X) functions under the State Edcuation Department. Admission from Std. IV to V are not automatic but are based on merit.

The Secondary section follows the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education System, that is, the S.S.C. syllabus

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The subjects taught are English as first language, Marathi, as the second launguage, Hindi as the third language, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences (History/Geography). The school also offers Physical training, Value Education, Religion, Art, Craft, Information Technology, R.S.P., Personality Development, General Knowledge, Environmental Studies, Social Service, Indian and Western Music, etc.

Free coaching for Hockey and Basketball is provided.

The School is from Nursery till the 10 th Standard. It is a English Medium School with a good play ground and a Library as well.

St. Anne’s has involved itself in the all round development of their students. Prayer, G. K., Quiz, Elocution, Speech training, Computers, Public Speaking, Wealth from Waste, Orientations days, Activities organised by the P.T.A. Girl Guides Celebration of Festivals, National/Cultural, Indian Music, Singing, Science Exhibition etc. are the activities taken in the School.

About/Review: The Bishop’s School, Pune, India, was established by the British in 1864 to cater for the sons of Warrant officers and Non-commissioned officers of the British Indian Army.

The school has since functioned as a Christian Anglo-Indian minority institution. It is located in Pune Cantonment close to MG road. In addition to its day school, Bishop’s also has a boarding school.

The school has three branches with the one in camp being the first and oldest and an all boys school. The school has opened two branches in the Kalyani Nagar and Undri areas of Pune. These branches, unlike the flagship camp branch, are co-educational.

The School is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi.

Location and Branches

The main campus is situated in Pune Cantonment, approx 2 km from Pune Railway Station. The campus is one of the oldest school campuses in India, and one of the most important landmarks of Pune. Adjacent to the campus is the St. Marys Church built by the British in the 19th century.

Following rapid development of the city and increasing demand for quality education, the school opened two new branches at Kalyani Nagar and Undri areas of Pune.

Grading system

Instead of giving a system of deriving a student’s percentage at the end of a semester there is a point system and for every bracket of marks a student gets a certain point is allocated to the same. The student with the least number of points gets to the highest level in his/her class. However, in the senior classes, students are marked strictly according to the Board exam pattern in order to provide a clear picture of their expected performance in the Board exams. in bishop’s kln blue<freese> yellow<lunn> green<cooper> red<roberts>.

Academics

The school provides education up to the 10+2 level (ICSE and ISC). The average percentage of the students is 72 percent. With at least 40 boys scoring above 90 percent in each grade.

Sports

Sports include football, cricket, basketball, table tennis, hockey, volleyball and tennis. Cricketers who have passed out from Bishop’s are playing in tournaments like the Ranji trophy. The school has won the PSAAA football cup 18 times and has triumphed in the All India Anglo-Indian football cup three times. It has won the PSAAA cricket cup seven times.

Other sports at the school are boxing (One of only two schools in Maharastra to have it as a part of its regular activities. )and athletics. There are long distance runs where juniors run 2.5 km and seniors run 5 km).

About/Review: Loyola High School is a Jesuit school situated in Pune, India. Founded in 1961, the school educates boys from standard 1 to 12, and the medium of instruction is English.

The school is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. The school has some of the best academic and sports facilities in India. It is rated the third best school on India After Cathedral and John Connon School Mumbai.It is the PSAA (Pune Schools Athletic Association) Champions of U12, U14 Football Championships. They are also PSAA champions for chess in the city. Students and alumni of the school are called Loyolites.

Facilities

School classrooms are spacious and well ventilated, the library is a 2-floored well-stocked repository of books spanning a wide variety of topics, and science and computer labs are equipped with the latest equipment. The auditorium has a full stage, complete with lighting, and balcony seating. Sports facilities include a 25-meter swimming pool, diving pool, children’s pool, basketball courts, volleyball court, football and hockey fields.

The swimming pool complex was completed in 1971. Loyola remains one of the few schools in Pune with a 400m Olympic size track for athletics.It gives its students the best opportunities for education, sports.It is one of the best schools in Pune.

Loyola High School and St. Vincent’s High School share an old rivalry in sports which is evident during the Riklin Cup matches played between the two schools.

The Students of Loyola High School are also known as Loyolites.

It is voted as the Top 10 Schools in Pune.

It is one of the few schools which has “cross-country” as part of physical training for its students

About/Review: India’s leading educational Institutions imparting quality education for over 30 years. Symbiosis is a family of 42 academic institutions spread across 17 campuses in and around Pune, sister city to Mumbai -India’s commercial capital and also in Bangalore & Noida.

It is host to over 45,000 Indian and International students on campus and over 1,00,000 students off campus.

Admission Procedure

Admission is declared open in the first week of December.

Admissions are open through out the year. Admissions also depend on the availability of seats for that particular grade.

The SIS Academic Management Structure is designed to ensure maximum effectiveness in execution of the core curriculum and other aspects of the academic programme. The four Academic Coordinators in association with the Principal are responsible for smooth delivery of the respective academic programme.

•Primary Years Coordinator: KG, Grades 1 to 5

•Middle School Programme Coordinator: Grades 6 to 8

•IGCSE Coordinator: Grades 9 & 10

•Diploma Programme Coordinator: Grades 11 & 12

Address:

Symbiosis Campus

Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411014

020 26501099

10. St. Mary’s Boys School

About – The Boys’ School has one division of each Class from Upper K.G. (Prep) to Class X. We take 45 boys for our Prep. Last year the school received an overwhelming response, however, theu could select only 45 children, as the seats are limited.

About/Review: St. Clare’s girls high school is situated at Quarter Gate. The school was founded in June 1983 for primary section & later in June 87 it was introduced for secondary education. It is English medium Girl’s school with S.S.C. based syllabus.

The school is divided into two sections Primary & Secondary. There are 19 teachers who teaches 660 students in secondary section & 9 teachers for 520 students for primary section (till Aug 2001). Various activities are held in the school like folk dance competition, Art’s & craft, singing competition, speech training &many more cultural activities.

Teachers from Rose & Lora Morris Memorial Trust come regularly to the school as part of the BOLD programme, to help girls who need special attention with respect to their studies. The school has also tied up with another organization NAVNIRMITI, to introduce more effective methods of teaching mathematics at the pre-school and primary school levels.

About – Billabong High school has partnered with Billanook College, Melbourne, Australia, for sharing educational resources and professional expertise for the benefit of students and staff members.

Billabong High will maintain a mini ecosystem, where learning is stimulating and inspirational. Its high student to teacher ratio of 12 is to 1, focus on audio-visual and kinaesthetic teaching methodology, constant parent feedback and involvement.

Address: Nibm, Pune

020-64007879

16. StellaMarisHigh School , Pune

About – The school is engaged in providing education to students from L.K.G. to std tenth. It is a Co Educational English medium school with S.S.C. based syllabus.

Address: Mahavir Nagar, Vadgaonsheri, Pune14. Phone : 020 – 7033870

17. MillenniumNationalSchool, Pune

About – It is a day boarding S.S.C (State Secondary Board) school based in Karvenagar, Pune. The students have breakfast, lunch and snacks in the school. Their academics and co-curricular activities are well managed. They have no school bags and no homework. They are also exposed systematically to 3 extra curricular activities every year. The idea here is not to create bookworms, but to have all round and well developed personalities.

The school was founded in 2000 by Dr. Phatak, a physicist. He studied and worked in USA for 10 years, and after spending about 15 years setting up schools for different trusts, he decided to start his own here, in Pune.

Admissions:

Eligibility

There are two requirements that your child has to fulfil to be eligible for admission to a certain class. One is the age requirement and the second is the academic eligibility. Please make sure you check both.

Age requirement

Class Born between the dates

Nursery

31st May 2007 and 31st May 2008

Junior KG

31st May 2006 and 31st May 2007

Senior KG

31st May 2005 and 31st May 2006

Std 1

31st May 2004 and 31st May 2005

For admissions from class 2 to class 10, the child must have a document showing he / she has passed the final examination of the lower class in the previous year.

Academic requirement

Class Skills Required

Nursery No physical disability

Junior KG

Should be able to recognize lower case letters from a to z and numbers from 1 to 10

Senior KG Writing of capital letters from A to Z and numbers from 1 to 10 and recognition of small letters from a to z and rote numbers from 1 to 50

Std 1 Writing of capital and small alphabets, numbers from 1 to 50, about a hundred 3 letter words having a physical representation and small sentences

For admissions from class 2 to class 10, the child will be tested for proficiency in English Grammar / English Comprehension / Writing and Mathematics of the previous class that the child has attended.

Here is the list of best Schools in Bangalore ( Part -I) and their information.

Top Schools in Bangalore/Bengaluru

BishopCottonBoysSchool, Bangalore

About/Review: Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, also referred to as the Eton of the East is an all-boys school for boarders and day scholars in Bangalore. The school is bordered by Residency Road, St.Mark’s Road, Lavelle Road and Vittal Mallya Road, and is spread over 14 acres (57,000 m2) of land in the heart of Bangalore.

Academics: The school, administered along the lines of Junior, Middle and Senior School, works through three school terms, each ending with examinations. Students of Class X appear for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ICSE) by the beginning of March. Students of Class XII take up the Indian School Certificate Examination (ISC). The ISC examination is an equivalent to the Pre- University examination conducted by the respective state boards of education. For further details, one can look up the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (the body that conducts the ICSE and ISC examinations) using their website, http://www.cisce.org.

Subjects taught at the ICSE level include English, An Indian or foreign language, History, Civics and Geography, Environmental Education, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and a choice between Commercial Applications, Computer Applications and Physical Education. At the ISC level, the school has two main streams, the science stream and the commerce stream. It is mandatory for both streams to take up English and Environmental Education.

For the science stream, the subjects offered are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and a choice between Biotechnology, Computer Science and Biology. For the commerce stream, the subjects offered are Accountancy, Economics, Commerce and a choice between Business Studies, Mathematics and Biotechnology.

Admission Into The School

The application forms for admissions may be obtained from the Office of Bishop Cotton Boys School.

The admissions are mainly for the Kinder Garten Section. The students for other classes will be considered based on availability of seats. The age limit for all classes is strictly followed. Boys willing to join BCBS should have passed previous class from a recognized English Medium School and must submit the Transfer Certificate from that school.

The Medium of instruction is English. The students can opt for ISC (Std XII) after ICSE ( Std X).

The school Offers

Indian Certificate Of Secondary Education (I.C.S.E)

Examination is held at the end of Standard X, conducted by Council for the Indian School Certification Examination, New Delhi.

About/Review : The school is affiliated to the council for the Indian School Certificate examinations which is one of the two recognised and approved, All India Boards of Secondary Education.

The Council administers two Public Examinations – The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) at the end of class X, and subsequently the Indian School Certificate (ISC) at the end of class XII. Both examinations are held in March every year.

The National admissions and accreditation agency in the UK-UCAS- has granted the ISC examination status equal to British school leaving certificates. As a result the student grades 1,2 and 3 in ISC subjects will be eligible for direct admission in UK universities without a need for A-levels or bridge courses. The Council is the only Indian Board that has been accorded this status.

The ICSE syllabus provides for a balanced education, testing understanding and application of concepts. The students are examined in 6 subjects for the class X examination.

The subject options are exercised in class IX. English, Social Studies, and Hindi are compulsory, the remaining three subjects are offered from variety of options, such as Science, Mathematics, Economics, French, Sanskrit, Computer studies, Environmental Science, Drama, Physical Education and Art. The Subjects being offered need to be well thought out keeping future course of studies and careers in mind. Internal assessment of every student comprises of 20% of the total marks awarded in each subject.

AGE: PRE NURSERY – 3 + as on 31st May 2010

BethanyHighSpecialSchool

The Bethany Special School was established with the objective of assisting differently abled children and making them capable of living independent lives with grace and dignity like everyone else. The Special School endeavours to inculcate both education and vocational abilities to facilitate a happy and independent life for its students.

METHODS OF TEACHING

The Special School curriculum is child centred and parents are involved in the individualized formation of their child’s syllabus. Teaching is on a one-on-one basis. Detailed assessments are done thrice a year and parents are given reports during Parent Teacher meetings. Home visits are an important part of the school curriculum.

Functional literacy (reading, writing & mathematics) is taught, depending on the capacity of each individual. Cognitive, social, motor and language skills are part of the training. Computer skills are also imparted. Interns from the Institute of Speech and Hearing impart Speech and Language therapy for students who need them.

Address:

1. Bethany Preschool

#607/B, 8th Block, Koramangala,

Bangalore – 560 095. Karnataka, India.

Phone : 91 80 64501674

e-mail : school @bethanyhigh.net

Contact : Ms. Bharathi Ponnappa

2. Bethany High

#CA -12, 20th Main, Koramangala,

Bangalore – 560 095. Karnataka, India.

Phone : 91 80 25532189 / 1815

e-mail : school @bethanyhigh.net

Contact : Mr. Melvyn James

3. BethanyJunior College

#220, 5th Cross, 6th block, Koramangala,

Bangalore – 560 095. Karnataka, India.

e-mail : school @bethanyhigh.net

Contact : Ms. Manjula Joseph

4. BethanySpecialSchool

510/A, S.T. Bed., Koramangala,

Bangalore – 560095. Karnataka, India.

Phone : 91 80 25634902

e-mail : school @bethanyhigh.net

Contact : Ms. Shanti Gnanaolivu

5. Bethany Integrated Hostel

510/A, S.T. Bed., Koramangala,

Bangalore – 560095. Karnataka, India.

Phone : 91 80 25506350

e-mail : school @bethanyhigh.net

Contact : Mr. Robert Khin

3. BaldwinBoysHigh SchoolBangalore

About/Review: Baldwin Boys’ High School (informally BBHS) founded in 1880, is one of the oldest schools in Bangalore, India. The Baldwin Schools are named after their benefactor, a philanthropist, John Baldwin of Berea, Ohio, U.S.A., who had a vision, which saw him start six educational institutions, the last of which were the Baldwin Schools.

The name “Baldwin” descends from a royal lineage, and is of German origin. It means “Bold Winner”.

One sees a glorious panorama of personalities in the annals of Baldwins, guided by a strong sense of purpose, unity, loyalty, grit and determination.

The school has an enrollment of about 6,000 students.

Affiliation – It offers classes up to the 10th standard (grade) under the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) syllabus.

Academics: Here, General Science is bifurcated into Physics, Chemistry and Biology, also Humanities is divided into History and Geography, with question papers of 100 marks in each of the disciplines. The study of English is taken very seriously, and a good grounding in this language is aimed at. Regional languages are also a part of the scheme, as is also Mathematics, which plays a vital part in today’s world.

This scheme has a uniqueness about it, in the sense that it makes provision for a SIXTH SUBJECT – either Commercial Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Physical Education, Music, Accounts, etc. This prepares the children for College, and gives them a head-start over others, as the State Level Scheme does not provide for a sixth subject.

Baldwin Boys’ School offers the following disciplines as a Sixth Subject:

1.Commercial Studies

2.Economics

3.Physical Education

4.Computer Science

Hostel

The school provides hostel facilities for a limited number of students. The junior and the senior dorm are housed in different buildings. With the increasing number of international students and students from the northeast of the country, the facilities have been upgraded.

About/Review: Pre-primary
Alphabets and numbers are taught using phonetics and songs in a competitive environment, using interactive multimedia techniques. Children are taken on outings, which help them to understand concepts and to express themselves better.

Primary
Teaching is tailored to the needs of the students by involving them in the learning process to maintain their interest. Some of these methods are as follows

Dramatisation
Students are dressed up to enact various roles as per the demand of the lesson or chapter. The class that performs well is permitted to enact on stage while the other sections learn by watching them.

Role Play
Students dress up to depict various characters according to the subject matter. For example, a student journalist interviews his colleagues dressed up as Maharashtrian farmers to explore their way of life and food habits.

Experimentation
Experience is the best form of learning. A very practical approach is undertaken by conducting simple experiments which go a long way in imprinting never-to-be-forgotten concepts on young minds.

Projects
Children are involved in the learning processs in a group or individual basis. They bring in various materials as needed and assemble them in class under the teacher’s guidance, with the aim to help them understand a concept.

Yoga
Children begin their day with 10-15 minutes of yoga. Laughter therapy has also been used with positive results.

Home activity
These are simple independent activities for children, which can be accomplished without any intervention by parents.

The results are encouraging, with children taking greater interest in their studies and therefore lower absenteeism. The children are more confident and their hidden talents are revealed. The burden of homework and exams is reduced to a large extent.

About/Review: National Public School is a in Bangalore, India established in 1959 by Dr. K. P. Gopalkrishna. Its main campus is located on Chord Road, 5th block Rajajinagar. It is one of few schools in India given full autonomy by the Central Board of Secondary Education, or the CBSE.

Other Branches:

National Public School, Koramangala

National Public School, Indiranagar

National Public School, Chennai

National Public School, HSR Layout

National Academy For Learning,Basvernagar

The International School Bangalore,Sarjapur Road

National Public School International,Singapore

Admissions: For all admission related queries, kindly contact the school office between August and September and check out the exact dates of issue of the application form for registration. The prospectus and the registration forms should be collected in person, duly filled and handed-over at the school office.

For admission into grade 1 to 9 and grade 11, an acceptable academic standard is required on entry and the selected students will have to qualify themselves in a written test before admission is ensured.

Registration for admission does not guarantee a seat. Admission is granted based on the vacancies that may occur during the academic year.

Phone : 091-080-23350361

Fax : 091-080-23156772

ENTRANCE TEST DETAILS

Admissions to Grades 1 to 9 and Grade 11 are finalized based on the performance in the written admission test conducted in the month of April/May.

Students who have to appear for the written test will be sent a letter to the postal address mentioned in the registered form. The exact date and time of the test will be mentioned in the letter.

All students appearing for the written test are tested on their previous years’ portions.

Students of Grade 1 are tested in Mathematics and English

Students of Grade 2 – 6 are tested in English, Mathematics and Hindi

Students of Grades 7 – 9 are tested in English, Hindi, Mathematics and Science

Students of Grades 11 are tested in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

A list of students who have qualified will be displayed at the school premises. Admission is granted only on merit and strictly based on the availability of seats.

Address: 5th Block

Rajaji Nagar

Bangalore – 560010

Phone : 080-23350361

7. New HorizonPublic School

About/Review: New Horizon Public School occupies a premium position among the top ICSE schools in Bangalore. Established in 1970, it has been contributing to the cause of quality education with dedication and dynamism. Situated in Indiranagar, one of the nerve-centers of Bangalore, New Horizon Public School is a highly reputed institution for school education in the city of technology. It is a unit of the prestigious New Horizon Educational Institution of Bangalore, which is committed to the cause of education.

Academic Excellence

It is a matter of great pride that NHPS students get 100% results every year at the ICSE examination. It is not a mere 100% passes, but more than 98% of the class gets First classes and Distinctions.

The New Horizon Public School (ICSE) consists of a Pre-primary section which follows an innovative curriculum that encourages learning through activity, play and first hand experience. Combining the concepts of the Montessori method and the play way method, this system helps the child learn and grow at his or her own pace.

ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year at New Horizon Public School commences from 1st June and ends by the 10th April of the following year. The year is divided into two terms as below :

Admissions

Term 1 : From June to the first week of October.

Term 2 : From the third week of October to the 10th of April.

Registration for admission commences in October/November every year.

In the event of vacancies available in higher classes, students will be considered for admission based on an entrance test.

ELIGIBILITY

Nursery: Children who have completed three years of age on 1st June are eligible for Nursery. For all other classes the corresponding age is taken into account for admission.

Admission to primary and secondary classes is accepted only in the event of a vacancy.

About/Review: The International School Bangalore (TISB) is a private educational institution located in the outskirts of Bangalore, India. Students of TISB typically take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations at the end of the 10th grade, followed by a two-year International Baccalaureate diploma.

The International School Bangalore (TISB) is regarded as one of Bangalore’s top schools. The students largely come from affluent backgrounds, or non resident Indian families who wish to have their children schooled in India, because the fees are around US$16,000 a year (in addition to several ‘extra costs’ students are made to pay after joining the school) and there are no scholarships or financial aid available.

However, scholarships are planned to be available for the IB Diploma Program from the year starting August 2008 onwards. It is one of 37 in India that offers the International Baccalaureate Program in its Diploma form similar to Dhirubai Ambani school in Mumbai.

Most students who come to TISB are attracted by the plush lawns, the facilities, and the prospect of going to a top university after completing the IB Diploma Program

Curriculum

TISB has a broad curriculum for its elementary school students that is designed to acquaint them with both eastern and western culture and methods of study. The students have a choice of studying Hindi or western languages such as French, Spanish, Mandarin or German. English is a compulsory subject in this school. The school also has an EFL department.

Examinations are held once at the end of each academic year for grades 6, 7 and 8. In grades 9 and 10, the students take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course. In grades the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. IGCSE is conducted by the University of Cambridge International Examinations – CIE and the IB Examinations are conducted by the International Baccalaureate Organization – (IBO)

Sports

Sports facilities include basketball, football, cricket, hockey, badminton, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, swimming, squash and athletics. School starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m., with a break from 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. and lunch from 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. There is one computer lab for the students and a separate one for the faculty apart from computers that are available in the library.

The school has been planning to expand its campus to include a 9-hole golf course since since the school’s inception in 2001. The school has also been proposing a tie up with Newcastle University for undergraduate studies for the last few years as well. Also, the school’s website shows horse riding and other facilities that are not available at the school but have been put up to falsely promote the school.

Admissions: The International School, Bangalore is online (http://www.tisb.org/) and communication by email is acceptable and easy. The school runs from August to June and admissions are normally completed between January and June for most classes. Needless to say, there is a long waiting list and it is best to get in touch with the school well in advance of any proposed move.

There are entrance tests and interviews for entry into the middle and senior schools. Students should be of good academic ability and of good character. The school may ask for references, since living together at The International School is really as important as following its academic programmes.

Criticism: However, negative criticism exists of the school as it censors open talk about many unfavourable aspects and monitors the ongoings and online communication regarding the image and opinions of the school. Furthermore, the school is notorious for expelling students for minor reasons. Teachers at the school also feel confined by the strict regulations imposed on them. These include not being allowed to enter fellow staff members’ rooms and unnecessary bureaucracy and politics.

Located at Sarjapur-Whitefield Road, Bangalore, India and set amidst 25 acres of green fields, the campus provides an ideal and healthy setting for learning and all round growth.

Affiliation: Affiliated to University of Cambridge (CIPP, IGCSE and A/ AS levels); Council for the Indian School certificate Examination (CISCE) for ICSE. ISC (for 2010-11 session is reportedly in progress)

Admissions: Admissions are available through the course of the academic year, subject to there being vacancies in the class that admission is sought.

Admissions for the Academic year 2009-2010 are open from K1 to Grade 11

Admissions for the Academic year 2010-2011 onwards are open from K1 (UKG) to Grade 12. The admission form can be collected from the school premises or downloaded.

Alternatively, you may email the form or any queries you have about our admission process or to secure admission to the email address – admissions@inventureacademy.com

About / Review: The main school premises housing the primary, middle and high schools is located off Sarjapur Road near Whitefield. Housing some of the biggest names in Information Technology, this area has rapidly developed into one of the mainstays of the city. The school campus has been designed by a leading architect of the city. Every aspect of the school has been carefully looked into to ensure that the environment provided is safe and secure while being aesthetically appealing and academically stimulating.

Curriculum offered:

Greenwood High currently offers

ICSE (NEW DELHI) [http://www.cisce.org ]

IGCSE and AS / A2 (Cambridge International Examination, UK) [http://www.cie.org.uk]

The school encourages prospective parents to arrange a visit to the School by setting an appointment with the admissions office. -Request for application form either from the School’s Office or by applying on line. A charge of Rs.500/- to be paid towards the application form.

An entrance test will be scheduled (from grade 4 onwards). Following a successful outcome and a completed parent interview, the admissions office will require the filled up application form with the relevant documents to join the school. From this point, parents need to pay the required enrolment fee as per the fee schedule. On receiving the payment the admissions process will be completed.

About/Review: The first Indus International School was established in July 2003 at Sarjapur, Bangalore, by the Indus Trust. The school currently has over 950 students from across 28 countries.

The medium of instruction is English and the curriculum offered is the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Year Programme from Prep to Grade 5, the Middle School Curriculum from Grade 6 to Grade 8, culminating in the University of Cambridge’s International Examination in Grades 9 & 10. Students are awarded the International Certificate of Education at Grade 10. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11 and 12.

Accreditation: Indus International School, Bangalore has been accredited as a centre for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) administered by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate (UCLES). This examination is taken at the end of a course of two years of study in Grade 9 and 10.

With an infrastructure that supports excellence in all areas, Indus International School provides a wide array of world-class facilities in academics, sports, IT, and habitat.

The school is located on a sprawling 40-acre campus in the city of Bangalore

Admissions: Admissions to the Indus International School, Bangalore is conducted as per the following:

Preparatory I & II – will be conducted by the admissions department.

Grade 1 to 5 – admission will be offered based on the last 2 years academic year reports/ performance.

Grade 6 and above will be based on written aptitude tests of the student.

About / Review: Freedom International School is a new school with an international outlook situated at H.S.R Layout, just off the Ring Road between the Silk Board Flyover and the Agaram Junction. The School has started classes from Nursery to class VIII this academic year and follows the CBSE Syllabus. The school intends to progress gradually every year up to Class X and then up to Class XII.

Future Value Additions

– A museum specially dedicated to our freedom fighters

– Open Air Theatre to accommodate over 800 students

– Special language laboratories

– Separate facilities for music, dance, drama, yoga and fine arts.

– Sports complex for indoor sports

– Cafeteria and lunch rooms

– Lifts

ADMISSIONS

Admissions open for 2010-2011 – Class III and Classes V to IX.

Contact Address:

C A # 33, Sector IV, HSR Layout

Bangalore

Karnataka

India

560102

Email: freedominternationalschool@gmail.com

Phones – 25729825 / 25729826 / 32002581

Office Timings

Mon to Fri: 9.00am to 12.30pm

1.30pm to 3.00pm

1st and 3rd Sat:9.00 to 12.30 pm

13. CanadianInternationalSchool

About/Review: Canadian International School, conducts the Ontario curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 10. In order to augment the Grade 9 and 10 curriculum and for students planning on transferring to schools offering the Cambridge board, the IGCSE curriculum has been introduced with an aim to offer the IGCSE option as early as June 2010.

Diplomas are granted by the Ontario Secondary School Board – Canada, Cambridge International Centre – UK, the International Baccalaureate Organization – Switzerland; all recognized by the Association of Indian Universities for admission to degree courses and Universities the world over.

The school offers a day-cum residential, co-educational, non-sectarian program which prepares students to enter colleges and universities all over the world. The curriculum offers core subjects in Science, Mathematics, Modern languages, English, Social Sciences and a wide range of optional courses in Economics, Computers, Business Studies, Art, Drama, Music, Psychology, Physical Education, Civics, World issues and Geography.

IB (Grade 11 & 12) candidates are required to write entrance exams in: MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH and SCIENCE which also help to determine choice of HL and SL subjects.

The academic year begins the last Monday in August and ends mid June of the following year.

We have about 490 children on roll of whom over 80% are expats. The largest community being the Americans, then the Pan Asian group, followed closely by the French and German cohorts and the remaining is comprised of 25 other nationalities.

About/Review: Mallya Aditi International School (M.A.I.S) is a school located in Yelahanka. Mallya Aditi is considered one of the most exclusive private schools in southern India.

The school’s principal is Sathish Jayarajan (2003 – ). Anne Warrior was succeeded as Principal by Ranee Noronha (1999-2002), who has since become the Principal of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai.

Mallya Aditi is named after Bangalore billionaire and Member of Parliament Vijay Mallya as a result of a generous endowment.

Academics: Aditi, as it is popularly known, has a broad curriculum for its elementary school students that is designed to acquaint them with both Eastern and Western culture and methods of study. Aditi students study Indian languages, namely Hindi and Kannada, but can also study English, French, or German. Western classical music, Indian dance and Indian classical music are also offered.

Examinations are held once at the end of each academic year for grades 6, 7 and 8. For grades 9 and 10, a choice between the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is offered. For grades 11 and 12, a choice between the Indian School Certificate (ISC) and the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) is offered. IGCSE and AICE are conducted by the University of Cambridge International Examinations – CIE.Students used to start to receive “real” homework from the 6th grade, however this age has been recently advanced.

Admission Procedure

The school has three entry levels:

Preparatory (upper KG)

Admissions begin a year and half before the start of the academic year. Forms are available from September 1 and a readiness interview takes place in April at the school. Please note that we currently start with Preparatory, which is Kindergarten 2 or Upper Kindergarten.

Standard 9

Students can opt for either the ICSE or ICGSE programme. Admissions are based on an entrance test and an interview. Overseas applicants can request that the entrance test is sent to the Principal of his/her current school. Application forms are available from December 1, 2009. The date of the entrance test will be published on the application form.

Completed forms must be accompanied by a Bangalore cheque/Banker’s Cheque/Outstation Cheque payable at par/DD for INR 500, favouring MAIS.

Standard 11

Students can opt for either the ISC or AICE/A-Level programme. Admissions are based on the student’s academic and extra-curricular record and an interview. The school reserves the right to conduct an entrance test in one or more subjects. Places in the AICE program are subject to availability.

Admission to other classes will be considered only if vacancies arise. Application forms for prospective vacancies will be available in the school office from September 1. Please note that only a limited number of application forms are issued.

For more information about admissions please contact:

Ms.Yvonne Edwards at any one of the following numbers:

+91 80 40447000 or 28462506/7/8

Address: Mallya Aditi International School

Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 106, INDIA

Phone: 91 80 40447000, 91.80.28462506/7/8

Email: maisadmn@aditiblr.org

15. StonehillInternationalSchoolBangalore

About/Review: Stonehill International School, Bangalore has implemented all three programmes PYP, MYP, DP of the IB (International Baccalaureate) and has as its consultants the Council of International School (CIS). It is an education initiative of the Embassy Group, one of India’s leading real estate developers, headquartered in Bangalore.

Admission: Eligibility

All students are eligible for admission if it is believed that the School can provide an educational programme that can meet their particular needs. The School is staffed to provide learning support to a limited number of students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.

Non-native English Speaking Students

All children whose native language is not English may be required to take oral and written English examinations. Admission may be conditional on the child receiving extra assistance through the English as a Second Language programme.